Definitions

prize money

NOUN

winnable money

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jackpot reward

WEAK

cash prize door prize

Example Sentences

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The Myrtle Beach Classic offered just $4 million in prize money, or only 20% of the Truist Championship’s purse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

On Monday, a number of leading players expressed their "deep disappointment" at the prize money at this year's French Open.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam "at some point" because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Only nine swimmers worldwide received prize money and performance bonuses above $75,000 in 2025, according to World Aquatics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He never came home with the prize money and his instruments, and no one in the family had seen him since.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith